Municipalities

Kiffis — Commune in Haut-Rhin, Grand Est, France Kiffis Kiffis is a small commune in the Haut-Rhin department of eastern France, in the historic Alsace region. This article summarizes its location, landscape, history, administration and…

Kikuchi, Kumamoto Kikuchi is a city in Kumamoto Prefecture on Kyushu, Japan, known for its natural gorge, hot springs, agricultural landscape and historical ties to the medieval Kikuchi samurai clan…

Kil Municipality (Kils kommun) Kil Municipality Kil Municipality (Kils kommun) is a Swedish municipality in Värmland County, centered on the town of Kil. It combines forested countryside, lakes, and a notable railway junction wi…

Kil, seat of Kil Municipality in Värmland, Sweden Kil, Kil Municipality Kil is an urban locality in Värmland County, Sweden, serving as the administrative centre of Kil Municipality. It is known for its railway junction, local services, and position wi…

Kilakarai (Keelakarai): coastal town of Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu Kilakarai Kilakarai (Keelakarai) is a historic coastal panchayat town in Ramanathapuram district, Tamil Nadu, known for its maritime past, distinctive Tamil-Muslim culture, fishing economy a…

Kilchberg Kilchberg is the name of two Swiss municipalities. The best-known Kilchberg lies on Lake Zürich and is associated with Lindt chocolate and writer Thomas Mann; another, smaller Kilc…

Kilchberg (Basel-Landschaft) Kilchberg, Basel-Landschaft Kilchberg is a small German-speaking municipality in the district of Sissach, canton of Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland; a rural community with local agriculture, village life and li…

Kilchberg, Zürich Lakeside municipality in the district of Horgen, canton of Zürich. Known for lakeside living, the Lindt chocolate works and museum, affluent residential character, and cultural con…

Kildare, Oklahoma: overview of a small rural town Kildare, Oklahoma Kildare is a small rural town in the U.S. state of Oklahoma. This article summarizes its setting, probable origins of its name, community character, local economy, and role within…

Kilinochchi District (Northern Province, Sri Lanka) Kilinochchi District Kilinochchi District is an administrative district in Sri Lanka's Northern Province, centered on the town of Kilinochchi. It is predominantly Tamil and experienced major disruption…

Kilkenny: history, architecture and cultural life of a small Irish city Kilkenny Kilkenny is a small medieval city in southeast Ireland, known for its castle, medieval streets, cathedral, and vibrant cultural calendar. This article covers its history, landmarks…

Kilkis: city and regional unit in northern Greece Kilkis Kilkis is a city in northern Greece, the administrative center of the Kilkis regional unit in Central Macedonia. Known for agriculture, its modern growth followed events of the ear…

Killeen, Texas City in Bell County, Texas, adjacent to Fort Cavazos (formerly Fort Hood). A historically fast-growing, diverse community with a military-linked economy, regional services, and var…

Killen, Alabama — small town in the Shoals region Killen, Alabama Killen is a small residential town in Lauderdale County, northern Alabama, known for community-oriented life, proximity to the Tennessee River and the Florence–Muscle Shoals area.

Killingly, Connecticut Killingly is a town in northeastern Connecticut’s Windham County. Centered on the borough of Danielson, it developed around rivers and mills and had 16,472 residents in 2000.

Killwangen — municipality in the Limmat valley (Aargau, Switzerland) Killwangen Killwangen is a small German-speaking municipality in the Limmat valley between Baden and Zürich in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland, known for its residential character and trans…

Kilmacolm (Inverclyde, Scotland) Kilmacolm Kilmacolm is a village in Inverclyde, Scotland, known for its rural setting, Victorian architecture and role as a commuter settlement with a population of about 4,000.

Kilmarnock, Virginia — small Northern Neck town on the Rappahannock Kilmarnock, Virginia Kilmarnock is a small incorporated town in Virginia's Northern Neck region. It serves as a local commercial and cultural center with maritime ties, historic buildings, shops, marin…

Kiltimagh — a market town in County Mayo, Ireland Kiltimagh Kiltimagh is a small market town in County Mayo, Ireland. This article outlines its name, setting, historical development, local life, cultural activity, economy and distinguishing…

Kim, Colorado — small town in Las Animas County Kim, Colorado Kim is a tiny incorporated town in southeastern Colorado, known for its small population, agricultural setting, and a childhood connection to rodeo star Lane Frost.

Kimballton, Iowa Kimballton is a small rural city in Iowa, United States, notable for its Danish-American heritage, local community life, and role in the agricultural landscape of the region.

Kimberling City, Missouri Small city on Table Rock Lake in Stone County, Missouri. Known for boating and recreation, a resort community near Branson with lakeside marinas, vacation rentals, and occasional t…

Kimberly, Alabama Kimberly is a small incorporated city in Alabama, United States, known as a residential community with local schools, parks, and close ties to the surrounding metropolitan area.

Kimberly, Idaho Kimberly is a small city in Twin Falls County, Idaho, in the Magic Valley region. It has an agricultural economy and grew from about 2,600 people in 2000 to 3,264 in 2010.

Kincaid, Illinois Kincaid is a small village in Christian County, central Illinois, known for its rural character, close-knit community, and local services that support agriculture and family life.

Kincaid, Kansas Kincaid is a small city in Anderson County, Kansas, United States. It had 122 residents at the 2010 census and exemplifies a rural Midwestern community with agricultural roots and…

Kinda Municipality (Kinda kommun) — Östergötland, Sweden Kinda Municipality Kinda Municipality (Kinda kommun) is a local authority in Östergötland County, southern Sweden, centered on the town of Kisa. It is known for forests, lakes, and the Kinda Canal.

Kinderhook, New York Kinderhook is a town in northern Columbia County, New York, noted for Dutch colonial roots, as Martin Van Buren's birthplace, and for historic villages, rural landscapes and preser…

Kingersheim, Haut-Rhin commune in Grand Est, France Kingersheim Kingersheim is a commune near Mulhouse in the Haut‑Rhin department of northeastern France. It is a residential and small‑business town with Alsatian history and local cultural life…

Kingfisher, Oklahoma — city and county seat Kingfisher, Oklahoma Kingfisher, Oklahoma, is a small city in north-central Oklahoma that serves as the county seat of Kingfisher County. Settled during the opening of the Unassigned Lands, it supports…

Kingman, Arizona County seat of Mohave County in northwestern Arizona on historic Route 66; a regional transportation and service center with railroad and mining roots, desert climate, and tourism…

Kingman, Kansas — county seat and small Plains city Kingman, Kansas Kingman is the county seat of Kingman County, Kansas. A small Great Plains community with agricultural roots, local government services, and a population of 3,177 at the 2010 censu…

Kingsland, Arkansas Small city in Cleveland County, Arkansas, Kingsland is part of the Pine Bluff metropolitan area and best known as the birthplace of country music legend Johnny Cash.

Kingsley, Iowa Kingsley is a small city in northwestern Iowa, United States, characterized by an agricultural setting, active community life, local schools, and a compact downtown.

Kingsley, Kentucky: small incorporated city in the Louisville area Kingsley, Kentucky Kingsley is a small incorporated residential city in Jefferson County, Kentucky, within the Louisville metropolitan area. This article summarizes its character, governance, and loc…

Kingsport, Tennessee: Overview, History, Economy and Notable Features Kingsport, Tennessee Kingsport, a city in northeastern Tennessee spanning Sullivan and Hawkins counties, is a regional center for industry, planned urban design, and outdoor recreation with a 2020 popu…

Kingston Parish, Jamaica Kingston Parish is the coastal parish that contains Jamaica’s capital city. Small in area but central to national commerce, governance, port activity and cultural life, it lies in…

Kingston upon Hull (Hull) Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull, commonly called Hull, is a port city in northern England with a long maritime, industrial and cultural history and a modern role as a regional centre.

Kingston upon Thames Suburban market town in southwest Greater London, centre of the Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, noted for its riverside, markets, historic links and local cultural instituti…

Kingston, Jamaica: Capital city and cultural hub Kingston, Jamaica Kingston is Jamaica’s capital and largest city, a maritime and cultural center on the island’s southeast coast known for its harbour, music heritage, and role in commerce and gover…

Kingston, New York Kingston is a historic Hudson Valley city in Ulster County, New York, known for its 17th‑century Stockade District, 19th‑century Rondout waterfront and role as the county seat.

Kingston, Oklahoma: small town near Lake Texoma in Marshall County Kingston, Oklahoma Overview of Kingston, a small town in Marshall County, Oklahoma, covering location, history, economy, recreation, and distinguishing facts for visitors and researchers.

Kingston, Tennessee — City and County Seat of Roane County Kingston, Tennessee Kingston is a small city in Roane County, Tennessee, serving as the county seat. It lies southwest of Knoxville and is known for its riverside setting, local government role, and a…

Kingston, Wisconsin Kingston is a small village in Green Lake County, Wisconsin, United States. It had 288 residents at the 2000 census and covers about 1.5 square miles. A rural community with local…

Kingstree, South Carolina: Overview and Local Profile Kingstree, South Carolina Kingstree is a small city and the county seat of Williamsburg County in eastern South Carolina. This article summarizes its location, history, role, and community features.

Kingsville, Texas: Overview, History, and Notable Features Kingsville, Texas Kingsville is the county seat of Kleberg County in southern Texas, founded in 1904. This article covers its geography, history, economy, institutions and notable facts.

Kington St Michael — village and civil parish in Wiltshire, England Kington St Michael Kington St Michael is a small village and civil parish in Wiltshire, about 3 miles north of Chippenham, known for its rural setting, historic parish church and proximity to the A35…

Kingwood, West Virginia County seat of Preston County, founded in 1815. Small Appalachian town known for the West Virginia Zoo and the annual Preston County Buckwheat Festival; population 2,939 at the 201…